Schaeffler Automotive Symposium 2026: Pioneering Mobility, Expanded Competence

Under the motto "Beyond Driving. Innovation made by Schaeffler.", Schaeffler AG is presenting its pioneering product innovations at its 13th Automotive Symposium. From June 15 to 17, 2026, over 300 customers and industry experts will gather at the new project and technology center in Bühl to jointly shape the technological future of mobility. A special milestone of this major event is the premier presentation of the company's expanded competencies following the successful integration of Vitesco Technologies. As Klaus Rosenfeld, CEO of Schaeffler AG, emphasizes, the newly structured, complementary product portfolio now seamlessly combines traditional strengths in mechanics and mechatronics with comprehensive expertise in electronics and sensor technology.

Strategic Realignment and Commitment to the European Core Market
Schaeffler is pursuing the ambitious strategic goal of generating ten percent of its sales in entirely new sectors by 2035, without losing sight of its automotive core business. The automotive segment remains the fundamental backbone of the corporate group and a central growth driver. In this context, Klaus Rosenfeld underscores the strong commitment to the European location. Europe not only remains an essential core market for key customers, but also acts as an indispensable innovation engine, where a majority of the company's pioneering technologies originate.

Holistic Solutions for Passenger Cars, Commercial Vehicles, and Two-Wheelers
The global transformation of the mobility industry and the highly heterogeneous market developments across regions demand maximum resilience, technological agility, and rapid market readiness. Thomas Stierle, CEO E-Mobility at Schaeffler AG, emphasizes that with its broad portfolio, robust local supply chains, and distinct system expertise, the company is perfectly prepared to swiftly transition complex innovations into series production and actively drive rigorous electrification.

At the symposium, over 320 products are showcased. In the passenger car sector, Schaeffler bundles its solutions for software-driven mobility into four technology clusters: "Vehicle Control", "Chassis & Body", "Powertrain", and "Energy Management". For the commercial vehicle sector, the focus is on zero-emission technologies that guarantee higher efficiency and cost-effectiveness for battery- and fuel-cell-electric vehicles, as well as for hydrogen-powered internal combustion engines. The two-wheeler segment is also served with advanced solutions for engine control, automatic transmissions, and connectivity to enable smart and efficient mobility platforms.

The Technology Partner for Highly Integrated Vehicle Systems
The mobility of the future is largely defined by highly integrated, connected, and software-driven systems. Matthias Zink, CEO Powertrain & Chassis at Schaeffler AG, positions the company as a preferred technology partner at eye level, offering its customers an exceptionally high depth of value creation from a single source. The core competency lies in the system-based approach, which makes it possible to intelligently link functions and significantly improve the overall driving experience.

Following the European kick-off event in Bühl, Schaeffler will continue this intensive customer dialogue on a global scale later in the year. The innovation journey will make stops starting September 17 in Detroit (USA), followed by Suzhou (China) in November, and Tokyo (Japan) in December 2026.

Forward-Looking Statements and Media Assets
Further information about the event, press photos of the board members, and the English-language recording of the press conference are available on the official company website. Please note that forward-looking statements in this release reflect the current assumptions of management and are inherently subject to certain risks and uncertainties; therefore, actual future developments may differ from the projected results.

Edited by Maria Brueva, Induportals editor – adapted by AI.

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